Therapy in Tustin, CA | Counselor Dama Perez

Couples Therapy
Underneath the quiet, you’ve probably wondered if love should feel this heavy. Perhaps emotional labor has become your second language, and you’re exhausted. In therapy, you both learn how to share emotional responsibility, shifting from blame or withdrawal to presence and repair.
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Individual Therapy
You don’t have to keep pretending everything is fine. Maybe you’re still grieving a breakup that no one took seriously because you weren’t officially together. Maybe you're doubting yourself because your partner calls you too sensitive. Counseling gives you space to believe your own pain, validate your emotional experience, and rebuild trust in your voice.
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Anxiety Therapy
You’ve spent years being the one people depend on, unaware that the pressure you hold alone might actually be anxiety wearing a mask. It makes it hard to relax, hard to trust, hard to just be. Therapy helps you learn that you are not being dramatic, you are responding to an emotional load that was never meant to be carried alone.
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Premarital Counseling
Sometimes the hardest part is admitting there are questions you’re afraid to ask. What if we want different things? What if our families expect too much? What if I lose myself in this? Premarital counseling gently brings those fears to the surface and builds pathways of connection, so you can navigate together rather than alone.
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Grief Counseling
There’s no right timeline for grief, but you might be wrestling with guilt, confusion, or the fear that you’re grieving “wrong.” Counseling helps you understand your own grief style, reconnect to meaning, and find ways of honoring your story that feel true, not forced.
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Immigration Evaluations
A psychological evaluation can be the difference between hope and uncertainty in your immigration journey. I write each report with both clinical accuracy and emotional care. We examine how trauma, persecution, family separation, or abuse have affected your mental health, and how that directly relates to the case you’re presenting.
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Can I use insurance for therapy?
I am currently an out-of-network provider. However, I can provide a superbill for you to submit to your insurance for possible reimbursement. Many PPO plans offer partial reimbursement checks with your provider to confirm your benefits.
Do you offer a sliding scale?
Yes! I offer two sliding scale spots for clients with financial need. If cost is a concern, please reach out. I'm happy to discuss options during your consultation.
What does the therapy process look like?
We start with an intake session to explore your relationship history, communication patterns, and goals. From there, we’ll meet regularly to uncover deeper emotional patterns, build new tools for connection, and work toward the relationship you want to create. Therapy is always tailored to your unique story and pace.
What if I need to cancel or reschedule a session?
Life happens! I ask for at least 48 hours’ notice for cancellations or reschedules. Sessions canceled with less than 48 hours’ notice may be subject to the full session fee. No-shows or missed appointments without prior notice will be charged the full session rate, as that time is reserved specifically for you.
How does virtual therapy work?
Sessions are held through a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform. You’ll receive a private link before each session. All you need is a quiet and confidential space, a reliable internet connection, and a device with a camera and microphone.
What if I don’t feel like we’re a good fit?
It’s completely normal to wonder if therapy is the right match for you. Building trust and feeling comfortable with your therapist is essential for meaningful growth. If at any point you feel unsure about our connection or approach, please let me know. We can talk openly about it and decide together whether to adjust our work or explore other options. Your comfort and progress are my top priorities, and I’m here to support you every step of the way whether that means continuing together or helping you find the best path forward.
Good Faith Estimate (No Surprises Act)
This Good Faith Estimate shows the costs of services that are reasonably expected for the expected services to address your mental health care needs. The estimate is based on the information known to us when we did the estimate.

The Good Faith Estimate does not include any unknown or unexpected costs that may arise during treatment. You could be charged more if complications or special circumstances occur. If this happens, federal law allows you to dispute (appeal) the bill.

If you are billed for more than this Good Faith Estimate, you have the right to dispute the bill.

You may contact the contact listed above if billed charges are higher than the Good Faith Estimate. You can request an update to the bill to match the Good Faith Estimate, ask to negotiate the bill, or ask if there is financial assistance available.

You may also start a dispute resolution process with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). If you choose to use the dispute resolution process, you must start the dispute process within 120 calendar days (about 4 months) of the date on the original bill.

There is a $25 fee to use the dispute process. If the agency reviewing your dispute agrees with you, you will have to pay the price on this Good Faith Estimate. If the agency disagrees with you and agrees with the health care provider or facility, you will have to pay the higher amount.

To learn more and get a form to start the process, go to: www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call CMS at 1-800-985-3059.

For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate or the dispute process, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call CMS at 1-800-985-3059 .

This Good Faith Estimate is not a contract. It does not obligate you to accept the services listed above.